shed some light

I agree, also it depends on peoples driving habbits ect.
Our 3ltr crd patrol is really thirsty.
I have come to the conclusion that it's to much truck for little motor when towing.
We will be picking up a new 4.8 litre patrol in two weeks.
The 4.8 litre is supposed to be thirsty but that's ok if you don't have to flog the guts out of the motor when towing up hills or passing ect.
I thought a Steinbauer Chip would help the performance but on this current trip we have found out we were mistaken.

PS. I have calculated the patrol was burning up between 24litre to 26litres per 100ks.

Cheers

and 5 out of 4 people can't do fractions...

Ouch! 24 to 26 litres to 100km. Yet another on the long list of reasons not to buy a Patrol.
Tony

Hi Daza

Sounds like you have made some desicions , but if your not locked in then I'd reccomend the manual if lots of towing is your game and the auto 4800 if highway touring with no van.

Its pretty hard to beat 4800's but after 250,000km my manual 4800 has actually developed its first genuine fault (slight weeping front engine seal) but I think I can blame a 100kms of deep slush up the Canning for that.

Good Choice either way

G/Day Robin
The Cook wants the Auto, it's easier for her reconstructed knee.
I'll only drive it now and again.
But I'm looking forward to the extra power.

PS. Not many new 4.8 litres around, we were lucky to get it at home on the Gold Coast.
They cost more than the 3 ltr crds.

Cheers

Hey Snoopy

Thanks for the info. What chip did you get and was it worth it in your opinion? Im thinking about doing both the exhaust and a chip, but due to cash flow will only get one done at a time. My thoughts are to do the exhaust first, then when cash flow is better get the chip, would you agree?

As for towing, i got advice from two toyota service managers who said just put it in drive, it'll sort itself out. I got about 500km down the road and the A/t overheat light came on, after that i stayed in fourth with no further problems. However when we reached our destination (coral Bay) we went 4x4 driving in the dunes and the light came on again. Granted it was hot about 37degree's with no wind and it was pretty heavy going country, have you had any similar incidents?? I put it in for a check up and they found it was short about 1.5 lt of transmission oil. I havent had the chance of getting offroad again so hopefull that sorted it out.

Cheers
Phil

An After thought, get your vehicle checked out as it should do better than 95 towing 2 tonne.

I can cruise on 120 in my 80 series TD multivalve towing 2.2 tonne. Mind you you will use more than 18 litres per 100Km at that speed.
I do not recommend towing at that speed, I am merely saying that is what it can do and yours should be able to do.
Bruce.

Cheers for the info bruce, thats what i thought, the exhaust first then the chip. From the info ive read the exhaust does seem to give more bang for your buck. Any recommendations on the chip??

I got toyota to give the car a major service when i first bought it with no apparent problems. It tows fine and would pull the same as yourself if i pushed it. I think maybe i chose the wrong word ie flatout! What i meant was if i sat on the 100 it would be doing 25 or 2600rpm and using 20+ lt / 100, in my language flatout. I thought it would cruise on 100 and do it easy, revving around 2000. Anyway i love the car, its a sahara and has some great extra's. I guess its better to ease off anyway and enjoy the view!

Thanks again for the input!

Phil

Phil, i would not have a clue about which chip is better than another.
Mine is mechanical injection so this question has not got my interest as yet.

There are many on here that have had chips done and some may eventually answer your question.

I know what you mean about loving the car. I think they are the best vehicle on the road, but then some would say we are biased, probably.
Cheers, Bruce